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Paul McGuigan Obituary
The former Royal Marine Commando (Green Beret) travelled widely before joining ArmorGroup Iraq in 2003 and was serving as a Personal Security Detail (PSD) Team Leader at the time of his death.
A statement released by his family said: "We have been cruelly robbed of a loving, caring family man who had everything to live for."
"Paul doted on his son, aged five, from a previous marriage and was busy preparing for the imminent birth of his baby daughter with his fiancée and her daughter, aged 12.
"We are still struggling to coming to terms with Paul's untimely death, which has left a gaping hole in our lives; he was a fine man, one of the best."
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Sharon butler
February 11, 2023
Ah God I put this off for so long. Only found out about poor Paul's untimely death from manager in bar. Devastated to say the least. What a fine beautiful funny man he was and a true gentleman. Very sad news as I was the head receptionist in Sachs hotel were Paul and his dad John stayed . Great memories of Paul and that Checky smile. So sorry to all his family his poor mum and sister and his poor children and fiancé.. I am truly heartbroken ❤
Chris Rafferty
October 8, 2018
Paul
gone but never forgotten big lad
April 3, 2013
Never forgotten xxx
January 22, 2010
I remember talking to Paul before he left to join the Marines. RIP Paul, my sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Irene Tirtoprodjo
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Tony Humphries
October 9, 2009
Mucker...
What a pleasure to have known and worked with you and that big smile of yours, the friendship you gave to all always stoodout and will be missed by many.
You will never be forgotten. R.I.P Big Man...
Sammy Wiles
October 8, 2009
Paul
6 gigs you are a true gent and a very professional guy. We had some sad time's, but also some great time's!! And yes you were always the one in the middle,And always with that big grin on your face, pure class!!
You will truely be missed, im so happy to of shared some great time's with a great bloke.What a pleasure to have worked with you my friend.
Goodbye my friend.R.I.P
Sammy.
Lee Barrett
October 8, 2009
paul
It was pleasure to have known and work with you. you will never be forgotten. R.I.P Big Man
TYRONE EVANS
October 8, 2009
PAUL
NEVER NEW YOU BUT REST IN PEACE ... ANOTHER BRAVE SOULD WHO PUT HIS LIFE ON THE LINE FOR SOMETHING HE BELEIVED IN
Kereopa Wakefield
October 8, 2009
hahahaha i will never forget when you stumble outa your room in the morning an all you have on is your budgy smuglers (jocks), an that would be your dress for the whole day ha.
bro was a pleasure working with you, i know you are watching over everyone down here.
like my friend nick said see you at the rv, hope u have a cold one waiting for us when we arrive.
oh yea congrats on the new arrival my friend, she is beautiful.... she must take after her mother hahahaha.
Dan J
October 8, 2009
Paul,
I worked with you briefly but it did leave a lasting impression. You were a true professional and were always there to help others. So chuffed to have known you mate.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
Rest In Peace
Jason Rowe
October 8, 2009
Paul,
It's been a very sad time since you left us all. You were a great guy to work with and to know. You will very very sadly missed by all who knew you especailly your cheeky smile. RIP
Jase.
Nick Watkins
October 8, 2009
Paul ( six gig Mcguig )..
I was a honour and a privilage to have known and worked with a truely great man, you always had a smile on your face, and cheered up many people including myself when we were feeling a little low in moral.
You were a true professional in your work, from a rear trunk monkey to team leader, and you will be sadly missed by all that you have known and worked with over the years.
You will be sadly missed my good friend.we will re-org one day, until then mate.....
Rest In Peace my big freind.
Nick
Chris Rafferty
October 8, 2009
Paul,
it was a real pleasure knowing and working with you, you were a proper gent. Rest in Peace my friend.
jaffa
September 18, 2009
rip frig , it seems so unreal that we will never see you again pal. even thou i did not see you much these days it was like we just picked up where we left off like true friends do. i hope you are up there watching over every one. you will be missed by many.our thoughts are with the family
Jennifer Russell
September 18, 2009
Dear paul
I will miss you loads and loads you were really funny and i was pleased to have been your step sister and i wil miss you but i know you will always be with us you were like my brother.
Lots of love jennifer xxxx
Mike McDonald
September 18, 2009
Dear Paul,
Words can't express how I feel after my son Mike phoned me to tell the sad news, it only seems like yesterday when you and Mike were at Peebles High School leading the teachers a merry dance.
Our thoughts and prayers go to all your family.
Mike Helen Mike & Kevin McDonald
September 16, 2009
Tracey Mendy (nee McCall)
September 15, 2009
Dear Paul
I have such fond memories of you and the fun we all had in Peebles. Before you were a Marine, you were my best friend. I had just moved to Peebles and you took me under your wing and intoduced me to so many people. We would spend hours together just talking about everything and nothing. It had been so long since I saw you but I always got the stories and photos from Corinne she was so, so proud of her boy....
Your legacy lives on in your children and my thoughts and prayers go out to all your family and indeed everyone that knows you. You touch the hearts of everyone you meet and I will never forget you.
Tracey xx
September 14, 2009
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Sharon Harlow
September 14, 2009
Dear Paul
Although we havent seen you in many years, we will never forget all the fun and games we played as children in ivanhoe road.
Our thoughts go to all your family,
Sharon and Audrey x x
Robbie Stevenson
September 14, 2009
Paul mate, its taken a while to think of what to write and you will never be far from my, our thoughts big lad.
If I take anything away from having had the privilage of knowing you and working alongside you shipmate, its that you are a true gent amongst us all. There is so much about you buddy I miss.
Rest easy Paul and we'll all meet up for that final run ashore one day. My thoughts are with your family bonny lad.
Big Robbie X
Stuart Massie
September 11, 2009
Paul,
Fond memories of our times together as kids. Unfortunately the four of us, became 3 and now two. "Frig", You're out of touch but not out of mind.
Massie
My Daddy trying to get my wind up!
September 10, 2009
Such a loving bond between father and son!
September 10, 2009
Tracey Robinson
September 8, 2009
Although I have not seen you for several years, I can still see you sitting on the floor in Mark and Nik's house playing with the kids. Del and Bec were shocked at the news. You never believe something so dreadful can happen to somebody you know.
I know Reece will miss you loads.
R.I.P
rob & elaine Kearns
September 8, 2009
Charlotte and Reece,
we are so sorry for your loss just remember the good times ,Reece knows what a boss dad he had and with so many family and friends around no one can ever let him forget
Lyn Young
September 7, 2009
Paul - hello sailor!
……your leaving has caused so much pain and grief to all those who loved you and you have left behind so many broken hearts.
Our heartfelt thoughts are especially with Charl and Reece and your Mum, Dad, Mary and Terri.
You have left such a huge void in Reece’s life – he never stops talking about you and it is so difficult not to get choked when he says that you are in ‘heaven’ but he can feel you in his ‘heart’ like Jody!
It is hard not to think back to happier times especially Amalfi and your beautiful wedding – you were both so in love and very happy.
You were full of life and the kids loved it when you and Mark threw them round on the bouncy castle – you were like a ‘big kid’ yourself!
……but our lasting image is of you as a gentle giant beaming from ear to ear as you proudly showed off your baby son. We’ll make sure Charl and Reece are well looked after, as we know you would have done yourself.
PS we’ll also make sure that Reece knows how proud you were of your Scottish roots.....we did try to get you to let Reece wear an England footy shirt once but you were having none of it!
RIP - Lyn, Phil, Daniel and Louise x
Leah Mcguigan
September 7, 2009
Miss you so much big cous!
The few but amazing memories we shared ..Santa Ponsa last year was amazing, was so good to have you home. You were the kindest man i knew. I will always love you .
You're the brightest star in the sky now.
Rip Paul .. your little cousin Leah <3 xxxx
September 7, 2009
It doesn’t take a special
day to call you to our minds, a
day without a thought of you is
very hard to find. Aunt Fi, Uncle Joe and the gang
Lisa
September 7, 2009
After going through my photos of you last night with a few tears I laughed when I remember the fun times out in Dublin me you Tezza and Charl used to have.. Doing knick knacks on the doors at 3 o clock in the morning!!!, meeting my new inlaws while drinking straight bacardi(not our finest moment), you doing your big brother bit when we went to see Cold Play (and being able to get up to the top of the concert because no one would ever try and shove you out of the way!!)
so many good times and great memories of you.
I miss our emails and phone calls and your big hugs and lovely smile.
We will mind everyone for you and Reece will always know what a great and loving Dad he had and Jack will know what a hero his Uncle Paul is.
We all love you so much. Sleep well bro
XXXXXXXXXX
Howard
September 6, 2009
Big Guy!...the past 3years ave been a blast!the last time we were out you and Nic had just found out you were aving your Princess.....your big smile was even bigger!Ive never seen you so happy or 2 people so in love it breaks me that this was taken away so soon!
I guess vagas is never gonna see your crap Elvis impression!(no great loss there then!)
Ill be there for your Nicci and the kids mate and when shes up to it ill make sure she gets out for a Tickled Pink!
you take care mate and do what comes natural to you ....sleep!
Awake for 3 days to get home in time for the birth of our little diamond Reece x
September 6, 2009
September 6, 2009
The Haircut :-)
Shane Cowan
September 6, 2009
Paul, I knew you for over 6yrs and in all that time i never knew you to be anything but a true professional, I will miss you as i know everyone who knew you will miss you, how could we not ?, a man amongst men, a gentle giant and a fantastic guy to have around, you were 46's tail end charlie and i couldnt have had a better guy watching my / our teams back.
youve gone far far to soon mucker, but i look forward to the big RV and meeting up with you again.
R.I.P Paul ( big man )
Shane
My thoughts are with your family and friends
September 6, 2009
Paul, son, my heart is broken. Will always love you - from Uncle Joe x
September 6, 2009
To my big coz, Paul,
Didnt get to see you very much but you are, always were and always will be my hero.
RIP Paul
Marc McGuigan
Richie Nicoll
September 6, 2009
Paul, RIP mate. You are one of lives gentle giants and leave behind a huge void to all that knew you. Knowing you, i'm sure you will have found a 'naked bar' up there somewhere! Thoughts with your family mate, your wee ones will grow up proud that their daddy was the man that you were. Aw the best mucker
Nicky Green
September 5, 2009
Paul, can't believe you are gone but not forgotton as we see you in Reece, growing from your wee man to a strapping big man like his Daddy. Lots of memories for us to share... my key ones:
1. "The Marine" - meeting you for the first time as you and my little sis came back from Bosnia with HMS Cardiff. The Keanu Reeves lookalike, very dapper in your uniform (and quite skinny!)you'd just turned 21.
2. "Party Guy" - you getting me drunk in Joanna's in Portsmouth, sticking to the floor and dancing to Madness.
3. "Eating like a horse" - your massive dinners on a tray (not a plate!) and we always relied on you to finish of the family BBQ's!
4. "Happy Times" - Amalfi, an amazing wedding location, the kilts went down (and up!) a treat.
5. "Daddy" - the epic 36 hour journey to get you back for the early arrival of Reece, including bunking a lift with the RAF (only you could do it!). You made it with hours to spare, very tired but so proud to see birth of your son.
These are priceless memories that we will always share with Reece.
Rest peacefully Paul.
Love Nicky, Mark and Chloe x
September 5, 2009
Nicky Green
September 5, 2009
Paul hard to imagine you are gone but you will never be forgotton as we see Reece grow from your wee man to a strapping big lad. My memories of you ... lots of but key times:
1. "The Marine" - meeting you the first time as you and Charlie came back from Bosnia on HMS Cardiff, introduced to this 21 year old Keanu Reeves lookalike looking very dapper in your uniform (and very skinny!)lol
2. "The Party Guy" - you getting me drunk in Joanna's in Portsmouth, sticking to the floor and dancing to Madness!
3. "Eats like a horse" - your massive tea on a tray (not a plate) and always finishing off our family BBQs!!
4. "Happy Times" - Amalfi, amazing location for a wedding and those kilts went down a treat (and up!!)
5. "Daddy" - the epic 36 hour journey to get back for birth of Reece which involved bunking a lift with the RAF (only you could do!) and you just made it.
Priceless moments we will always share with Reece.
Rest peacefully Paul.
Love Nicky, Mark and Chloe x
Rushed over land and sea arrived just in time for the birth of Reece!
September 5, 2009
Your wee boy's christening
September 5, 2009
janine parry
September 5, 2009
i have so many lovely memories of you! you were a lovely guy and my thoughts and prayers are with all your family.
They say god only takes good people! they got the best with you!
Never forgotten .
September 5, 2009
Paul,
Like so many people who knew you have said, you were larger than life with a big mischievous grin that lit up the room whenever you walked in. A true professional, Team 54 were never worried about going out on a job because we had the big man on our side.
Thoughts with your family,
Jeff Winder
September 5, 2009
Paul,
Like so many have said already, you were larger than life with a big mischievous grin that lit up the room whenever you walked in. A true professional, Team 54 in Taza was in good hands because we had the big man on our side.
Thoughts are with your family,
Jeff Winder
September 4, 2009
You were a lovely guy who made us laugh. Your big smile lit up the room. You made our sis Nicci very happy and you were so good to Leigh P, she adored you. You will be missed by so many and its difficult to understand why you have been taken away from your family and friends. Rest in peace.
Love Tam and Rob xxx
Ian Knight
September 4, 2009
Lumox! The gym has gone quiet , the step outside your door hasnt collapsed, I havent had my "salford arabic" accent abused for a while ,the flip flop of the sound of croc shoes has gone , The kitchen hasnt been splattered in food , The mosquito net has come down, Pringles shares have fallen . Mate ,the world is a lot quieter and a lot worse off without that big grin and bear hugs.
Was an honour bringing you home to Nicci and flump mate. We got our last time in Dubai and didnt even get thrown out of the Irish Village!
Everyone I have spoken to has shown their respect to you and everything you stood for in our job. Will see you soon mate for our last drink with the boys.
Rest easy big man
"Fatlad ,seabass chad tatt, choc choc"
David McKenzie
September 4, 2009
Paul, I feel very lucky and proud to have been one of your friends. We shared many laughs in and out of High School (some without getting into trouble).
Unfortunately we didn't get the chance to work together in the Marines but I met other Bootnecks who knew you and have the same respect for you that I have.
You will be missed by many.
miss u hun.xxx
September 4, 2009
give us a kiss!(peach ull never make a make up artist!)
September 4, 2009
lobsters forever .x.
September 4, 2009
nicola mahoney
September 3, 2009
paul for only knowing you a short time feel like i have known for so long i hated the day when i read it in the paper and then i had an even worse thing to do and was to phone ged at work and tell him .which you know ged started swearing going mad then broke down the 1st and last time i ever want to hear a man cry and then he walked out of work and came home and just sat silent looking at your photo for hours . i have some fun memories of you and watching me and geds two little one jumping all over you when you last visited us i knew you would be a great dad to someone god bless paul rest in peace
September 3, 2009
always tallest in the class!
September 3, 2009
Craig Thomson
September 3, 2009
I was so sorry to hear the sad news.
Just wanted to pass on my thoughts and deepest sympathy to all Paul's family and friends.
ged mahoney
September 3, 2009
the day we met each other we both knew we would come close and with me giving you the nickname keanu reeves which you used to laugh at and which i always called you good times we have had but never enough we always lost touch with each other but we would always find each other .my mum and dad used to say here is my other son when he turned up .and now mate they will be with you looking after you for me .i have never forgot the promise we made to each other many years ago that if anything ever happened to you or me that we would make sure the ones we loved was looked after and i stick to that promise as you would of to me well paul my heart is left like a puzzle with pieces missing and missing you isnt a big enough word .when i shut my eyes i will see you and hear forever until the day i see you again .the wierdest thing was the ;last time we parted company we bear hugged each other so hard and we both got upset as you walked to your taxi i will never forget that or you we have some funny times to many to write .and i promise you this you will never after worry about me like you used to with you knowing some of the danderous things i have been involved in . in the past and things i have done well thats know more unless needed for family .and your family is my family always told you that god we used to argue over whos family was whos sleep well paul until we reunite again i love you paul and will miss everything to do with you and i will always be here for your nicci and your baby god bless paul and i will see you in my dreams and thoughts
katie
September 3, 2009
Paul..
Thankyou for making my cousin and her daughter very happy... now please look over them both and your new princess that will be here very soon.. we will never let her forget you..
Rest In Peace Paul.. Katie xx
paul,me,my wife .in the pleasure of my best friends company until we meet again bro sleep easy
September 3, 2009
my brother,my best friend missed so much
September 3, 2009
paul(keanu)mcguigan as known by me
September 3, 2009
Sim Broadbent
September 3, 2009
Hey big fella, as we always called each other, you brought a ray of sunshine into my life and I will never forget the many many years of crazy weekends and new years we spent together. I will never forget you buddie. Forever my best mate.
Sim
Colette
September 3, 2009
Paul I have been friends with Nicci for over 20yrs but only had the pleasure of meeting you once. Just want you to know in all that time I have never seen her as happy as the day I saw her with you x
Rest in Peace
September 3, 2009
Paul, You came to work with me and the boys and your infectious personality affected everyone who you came into contact with. We'll never forget your laugh and your smile. We count ourselves lucky we knew you. Heaven obviously needed work doing and you had to go.
We will all miss you R.I.P.
Sleep peacefully with the angels.
Tony Ash
And all at Sanctuary Security, Milton Keynes
spike fowles
September 3, 2009
hey bud, i've been sat here looking a some of our old photos, we don't look good in womens clothes. so funny tho. they are one of the most funny and memorable times of my life. i want to thank you those mate. times i will never forget.
miss you mate
spike
Baz Barrett
September 3, 2009
It's just not the same without you mate, you were one in a million Paul. You will be so sadly missed by all that knew you.....A man amongst men,and the most genuine friend I have ever known.
Sleep in peace Paul
Mac and Irene
September 3, 2009
You came into our lives with a huge smile and made our Daughters life complete.You left us with a perfect Grandaughter to cherish and love.We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the happy memories we shared and unforgettable times we spent together.You truly are an amazing person with a big heart.
you rest in peace
love you always
Mac and Irene xxxx
Natatsha Woodhouse
September 3, 2009
Thank you for making my best friend the happiest girl alive!we were looking forward to Marilyn Manroe outfits in Las Vegas!well never forget you and all the happy times we spent together.Well always look out for Nicci and your girls.
Lie at peace now.
Tash,Ste and the girls.
Leigh Prestage
September 3, 2009
I pinky promised Id look after Mummy and Flump for you.Ill never let Reece and Flump forget what a great Dad you are to all of us
I love you all the way to the sun,moon and stars and all the way back down again.(and 2 finger thumb stretches)
Peach.
Sam
September 3, 2009
We were lucky enough that Paul became a part of our family. We will miss his big smile and big heart and the boys will miss their 'Uncle Paul.'
Rest in peace, Sam, Paul and boys xx
Christine Cloughley
September 3, 2009
Will treasure the happy childhood memories I have of you and will always look out for and be there for Terri.
Rest In Peace Paul.
Christine x x
Nicci Prestage
September 2, 2009
I promise that our 'Little Princess'will know what an amazing guy you were and what a great dad you were to Peach and Reece.
we lived our life in a perfect bubble of happiness and ill never feel whole again.Ill still always be your 'wee lobster'
yours forever...Nicci.xxx
Jennie Antrobus
September 2, 2009
Paul,
You, Charl, Spike & I shared some very happy and funnily unforgettable memories together (Circa late 90's).
I'm shaking my head now at the kidnapped Slipper incident weekend - that was just one of the crazy few times. I never did get that slipper back.
I'll miss you mate and Thanks a Million for the wonderful memories.
Goodnight & God bless..
P.S. I want that slipper back next time we meet.
Jen.x.x.x
(Prague, CZ Rep)
Auntie Fi
September 2, 2009
We all love you loadzzzz baby, our big handsome boy.
Will never forget you; you will ALWAYS be in our hearts.
Paula Andrews
September 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Paul's family and especially his son Reece. He will always be remembered. Rest in Peace Paul. You were loved by so many xxxxx
Claire Rowley
September 1, 2009
The memories I have of you from HMS Cardiff will always be there and love goes to you family, and those closest, with love XXX
Rats
Lorna Carruthers
September 1, 2009
When we were kids, we all hung out together in Peebles. Great times. Great laughs. Great memories.
Love and respect
x
corinne
September 1, 2009
forever in my heart although now broken in half.always your mammy xx
Jennifer Barrett
September 1, 2009
Rest well Paul, we will all help Charl make sure Reece never forgets his Daddy and knows loved he was.
Jen & Glyn
xx
September 1, 2009
Paul, you will be missed so much by everyone in Ireland. Your Smile and friendly banter will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace love from Blan, Lee, Steven, Charlie and Katie your biggest Irish Fans xxx
September 1, 2009
To my lovely bonus son, Paul.
Hope you are at peace now and in a happy place.
Thank you for all the lovely memories.
Mary.
Lisa Walshe
August 31, 2009
Miss you bro!! your lovely smile and big hugs..please look down on your beautiful boy.. xxxx lisaxx
Terri McGuigan
August 31, 2009
Paul, you were the best brother in the world. I love you so much. Your wee sis Tezza xxx
Charlotte Mcguigan
August 31, 2009
Paul rest in peace and please look down on our son Reece and keep him safe. He misses his Daddy so much and talks about you everyday. God bless
Helen Broadhurst
August 31, 2009
Paul you will be remembered with fond memories of our time serving together on HMS Cardiff. My thoughts are with your family and loved ones at this very sad time. Forever in my thoughts and Prayers
Mel Boswell (Nee Leach)
August 31, 2009
Thoughts and wishes to Pauls family, especially Reece.
Paul was a fabulous guy.
August 28, 2009
28 August 2009
My thoughts are with Paul's family and loved ones at this terrible time. You will not be forgotten.
Michelle Potts ( nee jeffries )
from ivanhoe road
London
Kirsty Archibald
August 25, 2009
A big friend, with an even bigger smile, definately 'one of a kind' who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Stuart Rice
August 24, 2009
Paul you are the best mate a guy could ever have, i will never forget you.
Ricey
stuart Rice
August 24, 2009
paul you are the best mate a guy could ever have. will never forget you.
Ricey
Pamela Almond
August 22, 2009
My thoughts continue to be with Paul's family and loved ones at this terrible time. Paul was a lovely, well thought of and popular person and it's an absolute privilege to have been able to call him a friend. I don't think that any of us who knew Paul will ever forget him.
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